Electrolytes
eDH Procedure Code(s)
LAB16 Electrolytes Panel
Specimen Information
| Specimen Type | Specimen Source | Acceptable Containers | Minimum Test Volume (mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood | Blood, Venous | GrnLH-R | 0.1 | |
| Blood | Blood, Venous | GrnLHM-R | 0.1 | |
Shipping and Handling
Processing Instructions: N/ATransport Temperature: Refrigerated
Transport Instructions: N/A
Specimen Stability Unprocessed
Unprocessed:1 Hour
Specimen Stability Post Processing
Ambient: 1 Day
Refrigerate: 7 Days
Frozen: 14 Days
Note: CO2 will not be performed if tube has been previously opened. Notify chemistry when add on is ordered.
Test Components
| Component | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
| ANION GAP | 10466-1 |
| CARBON DIOXIDE | 1962-0 |
| CHLORIDE | 2075-0 |
| POTASSIUM | 2823-3 |
| SODIUM | 2951-2 |
Turnaround Time (TAT)
STAT 1 Hour
Routine 4 Hours
CPT Code(s)
LAB16 Electrolytes panel: 80051
Performing Lab Section
Chemistry
Performing Lab(s)
Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital Laboratory (APD) 603-308-0032Cheshire Medical Center Laboratory (CHE) 603-354-5454 extension 3725
Concord Clinic Laboratory (CON) 603-229-5037
Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Healther Center Laboratory (MAH) 802-674-7247
Manchester Clinic Laboratory (MAN) 603-629-1744
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH) 603-650-2200
New London Hospital Laboratory (NLH) 603-526-5305
Nashua Clinic Laboratory (NSH) 603-577-4160